Patents by Inventor Dean Edwin Dissmeyer

Dean Edwin Dissmeyer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Missile launcher arming device
    Patent number: 3983785
    Abstract: A mechanism mounted on a missile launch rail which may be actuated to perform the functions of engaging electrical circuit firing contacts for the missile, rotating a rocket motor arming arm, and unlocking the forward motion missile restraints. Particular structure including a bi-directional linear actuator drive mechanism is provided to perform these functions. In addition, the structure incorporates the capabilities of restraining the rocket motor against full thrust in the event of an inadvertent firing and of restoring the rocket motor to safe condition if a launch is aborted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1974
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1976
    Assignee: General Dynamics Corporation
    Inventors: Dean Edwin Dissmeyer, Frederick Ralph Sewell